How to Hold a Sword - Not as Simple as You Think!
6,982Such a deceptively simple concept... just grab the damn handle! Not actually that simple... it all depends on the type of sword (and guard), the situation, and the intention.
There are plenty of options... hammer grip, handshake grip, thumb grip, finger over the quillon, different spacing, etc. So let's dive into some common dos and don'ts of handling business in medieval & renaissance swordsmanship, with hands-on demonstrations.
Who knows, it might even give you a bit of inspiration for your art or writing in a fantasy setting with some degree of realism.
The blunt practice swords I'm showing here are from Purpleheart Armoury (affiliate link):
http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
The rapiers (affiliate links):
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/lk-chen-saxony-german-rapier/?koa=259
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/lk-chen-tizona-17th-century-spanish-cup-hilt-rapier/?koa=259
The historical images (and HEMA sources) can be found here:
https://manuscriptminiatures.com/tags
https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Manuscripts
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Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee/
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